Hannah Fletcher

Experienced professional with focus on assisting surgical and Anaesthetic teams in high-pressure environments. Work across many specialities including General, gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics, plastics, pain, endoscopy and vascular surgeries.

I have been a surgical first assistant for seven years and can assist to a high level across all specialities previously mentioned.

Streamlines operations and ensures seamless communication within theatre teams. Utilises strong organisational skills and attention to detail to contribute to successful surgical outcomes.

Within Orthopaedics I have successfully lead lists such as Hand surgeries, shoulder arthroscopies with rotator cuff repairs, knee arthroscopies and minor foot and ankle procdures.

Experienced Surgical First Assistant with knowledge and skills to assist the surgeon performing operations and help to ensure the highest level of patient care. Regularly assisting in Orthopaedics for hip and knee replacements, experienced in camera holding for laparoscopic surgery and assisting open general surgery also.

Known for fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments and works well under pressure.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Trained in Endoscopy theatres also, assisting endoscopist with procedures and administering sedation and monitoring the sedated patient throughout procedure.

Fulfiling the lead theatre practitioner role (list safety officer) in the operating the World Health Organisations patient safety initiative 'five steps to safer surgery', This includes leading the pre-operative list briefing where i ensure all relevant questions are asked and full communication is obtained within all team members on the plans ahead for each patient; and equally leading the list de-brief encouraging communication from all and acting upon any positive or negative points made to ensure we keep striving for advances and improvement.

When acting as the list safety officer it is essential to be Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind to all team members; this will endeavour to create a positive and productive environment and ensure the highest quality of care is then delivered.